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FALMOUTH, U.K. - Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group - part of Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc, a FTSE 100 company - today announces it has changed its name to Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS). As the company evolves to meet the needs of the sectors in which it operates, following a successful period of global growth, the name change aligns with a strategic commitment to providing end-to-end fluid management solutions for customers. 

CHICAGO  - Tsurumi Pump announced Slater Blanchard as its new regional sales manager for the Southwest. Blanchard has held general manager positions at several pump companies in the past. He also has had experience with pumps manufactured by Tsurumi, and mentioned his positive experiences with product durability. Blanchard said he is passionate about the pump industry and is eager to work for a reputable manufacturer such as Tsurumi. 

LOWELL, Mass. – ePropelled, the Massachusetts-based technology company that offers electric propulsion systems, recently announced its sustainability motor division. This new division is tasked with designing and producing high-efficiency motors and related technology for the HVAC, pool and spa, water and wastewater, and a variety of other sectors, with a particular focus on the industrial pump market.